Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction 8/13/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (70-49) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (67-51) on Tuesday, August 13th. This game will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee and televised on SNLA. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Brewers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Dodgers vs. Brewers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Brewers (+107)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
  • The Brewers have scored an average of 6.4 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
  • The Brewers have won 6 out of their last 10 games, showing a positive trend in recent performance.
  • The Brewers have a strong home record with 33 wins and 23 losses, indicating a home-field advantage.
  • The Brewers have outscored the Dodgers 9-2 in their last head-to-head game.
  • The Brewers have a higher league rank (3rd) compared to the Dodgers (1st), but have shown strong performance against top teams recently.

Dodgers vs Brewers

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It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Brewers series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as slight favorites at -116 and squeaked out a 5-2 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the Brewers and struck out seven times, but still picked up a three-run win.

Milwaukee wasted a good outing from Freddy Peralta, as he gave up just two hits and four earned runs in six innings of work. Peralta finished the game with 12 strikeouts but took the loss. On the other side, Clayton Kershaw got the win for the Dodgers, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run.

Both Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani homered for the Dodgers, while William Contreras hit a home run for the Brewers. Betts, Ohtani, and Contreras each had two hits.

Los Angeles has a 70-49 overall record and a 3.5-game lead in the NL West after winning the first game of the series vs. the Brewers. They are currently on a four-game winning streak and have a 29-17 record as the road favorite this season.

When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, the Dodgers have a 27-20 O/U record. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their overall O/U record is 63-56.

Gavin Stone Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Gavin Stone is getting the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Brewers on the road. Stone has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 9-5 with a 3.71 ERA. Coming into the game, he has a WHIP of 1.31 and has pitched one complete game shutout this year. Stone’s last outing came on August 7th, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. He has given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Per nine innings, Stone is averaging 6.89 strikeouts and 2.48 walks.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, as Ohtani’s 36 homers are 2nd in the league, and Hernandez’s 26 homers are 8th in the MLB. Ohtani comes into the game with a team-leading 85 RBIs, which is 6th in the league. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, batting just .189 over his last nine games. Hernandez has been hot, hitting .378 with three homers in this stretch.

As a team, the Dodgers are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league’s top home run hitting teams and have the 3rd best isolated power figure in the league.

As the favorite, Milwaukee has a 38-28 record and as the underdog, they are 29-23. Their overall series record this year is 21-14-3, and they have won two straight series. The Brewers have an average scoring margin of 0.9 runs per game, with a run line record of 61-57.

The Brewers are 7.5 games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Central, with a 67-51 record. Their over/under record for games with the total set at 8.5 runs is 25-19, and their season average combined run total is 8.8 runs per game.

Colin Rea Gets The Start For The Brewers

Milwaukee is sending Colin Rea to the mound today vs. the Dodgers, and he has been pitching well lately. Rea has made 19 starts this year and has a record of 10-3 with a 3.38 ERA. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. Looking back over his last three outings, Rea has allowed a total of two earned runs. He has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.28 strikeouts per nine innings. Rea has been better at home, coming in with a 6-2 record and 3.82 ERA compared to 4-1 with a 3.30 ERA on the road.

Brewers Offense Breakdown

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William Contreras has been a big part of the Brewers lineup this season, as he is batting .286 with 14 home runs and 68 RBIs. Willy Adames has also been a key run producer for the team, as his 80 RBIs are 11th best in the league, and he is also 12th in the league with 21 homers. Adames has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/34 with four homers in his last nine games.

As a team, the Brewers are 7th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league’s top hitting teams, with a team batting average of .256.

Dodgers vs Brewers Prediction

Our pick for this Dodgers vs. Brewers matchup is to take the Brewers on the money line at +107. We have the Brewers winning this one by a final score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, we like the over/under at 8.5, and we would take the over.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Gavin Stone finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the second-best among all starters. As for Colin Rea, we have him finishing with six K’s, which is 13th among all starters.


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